7 months ago

Vikings assistant coach Brian Flores admits 'there's things I could do better' after Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa called him a 'terrible person'

Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores responded Tuesday to criticism from Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who called Miami's former head coach a 'terrible person' after working together for two seasons in South Florida. Brian Flores on Tua Tagovailoa: pic.twitter.com/HBu7fxOvRt — Jordan Dajani August 20, 2024 Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa called Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores a 'terrible person' during a recent radio interview Flores and Tagovailoa are pictured together during a Dolphins practice in 2021 or 2022 'Like, how would it make you feel listening to one or the other? But, you know, how can I grow from that situation and create a world where that's not the case that anyone says that about Brian Flores?' And I think, you know, look, I've done a lot of reflecting and — on this situation... reflecting on the situation, communication, you know, I think there's things that I could do better, for sure.

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Tua Tagovailoa hasn’t heard from Brian Flores; Dolphins QB mum after criticizing former coach

New York Times

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa didn’t pour too much more gasoline on the public fire with former coach Brian Flores during a Monday news conference. Tagovailoa said he hasn’t heard from the ex-Dolphins head coach and current Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator since he recently criticized Flores for the way the coach handled the quarterback. Following Tagovailoa’s previous comments, Flores said …

7 months ago

Vikings DC Flores says he was hurt by Tagovailoa’s sharp criticism but wishes Dolphins QB well

Associated Press

EAGAN, Minn. — Two Minnesota Vikings starters flanked defensive coordinator Brian Flores as he prepared to address blunt criticism of his character and coaching style delivered publicly by Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, a sign of solidarity Flores relished from his current team while acknowledging he was hurt by the biting appraisal from his most prominent former player. After Tagovailoa’s …

7 months ago

Ex-Dolphins coach Brian Flores says ‘there’s things I could do better’ following Tua Tagovailoa’s criticism

New York Times

Following Tua Tagovailoa’s recent critical comments, current Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores expressed regret Tuesday in how he handled his relationship with the Dolphins quarterback while Flores served as head coach in Miami. During an interview Monday on “The Dan Le Batard Show,” Tagovailoa described essentially being told “you suck” and “that you shouldn’t be here” when being coached …

7 months ago

Dolphins’ Tagovailoa says McDaniel built him up after Flores tore him down as young NFL quarterback

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Tua Tagovailoa left no doubt he likes playing for Mike McDaniel a lot more than he did Brian Flores. Fresh off signing a four-year contract extension last month, Tagovailoa said he appreciates McDaniel’s positive coaching style after dealing with Flores’ negativity during his first two seasons in the NFL. “To put it in simplest terms, if …

7 months ago

Tua Tagovailoa recalls former head coach Brian Flores’ style, comments: ‘You shouldn’t be here’

New York Times

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa described a stark contrast between the styles of his current head coach Mike McDaniel and his former head coach, current Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores, on the Dan Le Batard Show on Monday. You are this, you are that.’ Like how would it make you feel listening to one or the other?” GO DEEPER Lefty …

1 year, 3 months ago

The Vikings are relishing Brian Flores running their defense as long as they can

Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings stumbled to an 0-3 start, endured seven games without superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson and have started three different quarterbacks after king-of-durability Kirk Cousins went down with a season-ending injury. That’s a tribute to Brian Flores, whose bold debut as Minnesota’s defensive coordinator will undoubtedly put him in the conversation for head coach vacancies around …

1 year, 11 months ago

Dolphins’ Mike McDaniel: Tua Tagovailoa is ‘in a great spot’ after concussions

New York Times

PHOENIX — Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel is limited in what he can talk about with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa because of the NFL’s offseason rules. “All the best things that you can possibly hear,” McDaniel said about Tagovailoa’s health. He’s in a great place because of that.” Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said exercising Tua Tagovailoa’s fifth-year option was an easy …

4 years, 3 months ago

‘This is Tua’s team’: No changes coming after Dolphins bench Tagovailoa in loss

New York Times

DENVER — The visitors sideline collectively held its breath for a moment early in the fourth quarter Sunday evening when Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa went down for a sixth sack, a vicious hit from Broncos linebacker Bradley Chubb. We felt gave us the best chance to win the game.” Asked if the decision to go to Fitzpatrick — who originally …

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